SB 1072 Summary

• Amends Arizona Revised Statutes Section 16-408 regarding costs and procedures for special district elections
• Clarifies that all costs of special district elections, including ballot preparation and signature comparison, are charged against the special district's funds
• Requires petitioners to file a bond with the board of supervisors before publication of an election call, with sufficient security to cover expenses if the formation election fails
• Allows the board of supervisors to order additional bonding if the initial bond is determined insufficient
• Permits special districts to contract with the board of supervisors and county recorder for election services, with costs charged to the special district